Is a baby with a temperature of 37.4 degrees considered a fever at 10 months old?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, for babies, a normal body temperature is between 36.0-37.4 degrees Celsius. A temperature above 37.5 degrees is considered a fever. However, it is recommended to take oral fever reducers only if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. For temperatures between 37.5-38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Additionally, it is best to check a blood test during a fever.